The story: In the past, accessing the turning wheel on the Mobile Lighting Plant was a 2-person task. This made the risk of a fall or upper body injury high. To avoid any serious injury, Cecil Gakowski (NHDS Diesel Fitter Apprentice), designed and fabricated the "Mobile Lighting Plant Improvement" handle. This tool is custom built and it's ergonomic approach has significantly reduced the amount of exertion through the upper limbs and hands. Along with that, it is now a 1-person task. Well done Cecil!

These awards recognise the ingenuity behind these designs and that Northern Haulage & Diesel Services place value on Health and Safety improvements in the workplace. Congratulations to Cecil and the team at NHDS!